Author Topic: Laker Lures (Read 5220 times)

Bushwhack Jack · « **on:** Dec 11, 2015, 11:37 PM »

Hey guys. I've mostly used spoons and tube jigs, but I've read about a lot of guys (especially in Canada) using airplane jigs. I've never really used them. Are airplane jigs effective in Alaskan waters? Also, what size and color tube jigs work best for every one? 3-4 inch tubes or bigger? And what colors are best? White, pearl, glow in the dark?

Thanks. I'm liking this forum. Very helpful.

Bushwhack Jack · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 07:31 PM »

Wow! Seriously. Over 44 views and not one response? It's not like I'm asking for anyone's honeyhole or something. Just a friendly discussion on lure preferences and experiences. C'mon guys. I know I'm a new guy here, but it's not like I have the plague or something. Help a brother out.

DannerAK · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 08:33 PM »

Airplane jigs work well for lakers, and pike here in AK. I've even caught large burbot with them. I'd recommend having a few sizes of tube jigs in a white-ish color but somewhere in the 2.5-4" range seems to work well for lakers.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 08:40 PM »

Canadian guy here!!
I use mostly large tubes in the 6"-8" range but have them as big as 10".
See these guys yo order: http://www.canyon-plastics.com/

This was my latest order.

As for airplane jigs I use the 1 oz Northland Airplane Jigs in 2 colours.
Super-Glo perch, Whitefish.

CharlieBrn · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 08:54 PM »

Hey Bushwhack Jack and welcome to the shanty. To be honest, I haven't fished lakers here in Alaska yet but back home in Wisconsin had great success with the 4 inch tubes or twister grubs. Some guys used airplanes with success but I found lots of fish with the tubes and grubs, I never tried anything else. Good luck to ya and post some pics.

Bushwhack Jack · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 12, 2015, 11:03 PM »

Thanks guys. I appreciate all the advice. Dannerak, I recognize you from the outdoor directory. Thanks for the advice. Drifter, I recognize you too. I've seen lots of your pictures of Lakers in Canada. You definitely got the system down. I appreciate the advice. CharlieBrwn, thanks so much. I appreciate the welcome. Take care guys and tight lines.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 14, 2015, 07:01 PM »

i have the old style airplane jigs and I've done well here in maine jigging for lakers w/ the glow one. caught some big burbot on it too. let it fall into the bottom. like ringing the dinner bell!

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 14, 2015, 07:20 PM »

Quote from: jacksmelt71 on Dec 14, 2015, 07:01 PM

i have the old style airplane jigs and I've done well here in maine jigging for lakers w/ the glow one. caught some big burbot on it too. let it fall into the bottom. like ringing the dinner bell!

I still have a couple of those too.
Top row, fourth from the left.

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 15, 2015, 09:50 AM »

Airplane jigs do work well.
I'm also a fan of tubes.
I'm going to try some of the new herring head underspins I just got the mold for. I heard they work good as well.
Also made up some spoon type baits to try this year.

river rat78 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 15, 2015, 10:21 AM »

Last year I had my best success with the following
#1 1/4oz Slender Spoons
#2 3.5" White Tubes
#3 Northland 2.5" Moxie Minnow (perch color)
#4 #7 Jigging Rapala (perch color)

This year I want to try an airplane jig and also lipless cranks.

Fishgod · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 15, 2015, 08:21 PM »

Along with the afore mentioned lures, PK Flutterfish in nickel have produced well for me.

jiggenfrogs · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 19, 2015, 05:09 AM »

Careful with airplane jigs on certain lakes. One hook limit.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 06:58 PM »

Quote from: Drifter_016 on Dec 14, 2015, 07:20 PM

I still have a couple of those too.
Top row, fourth from the left.

yep great lure w a strip of sucker or smelt belly on the main hook. got to be careful when landing a big thrashing fish. lots of hooks to get you! probably could remove them as the main hook is pretty big anyway.

iced · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 21, 2015, 09:32 PM »

For lakers go big or go home with small fish. You need tubs and spoons at least 7 inches or more and most the time the 7 inchers are swallowed deep.

colburn51090 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 01:43 PM »

I use aeroplane jigs or sweedish pimples

WhereDaRainbows · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 21, 2016, 07:51 PM »

Here in NH my favorite is white tube jigs in 3 to 4". Check out a company called daddy mac lures. They make the elite ice jig and it works great even for open water jigging. Also clam blade spoon white with silver sparkles

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 28, 2016, 11:54 AM »

got some 6 1/2in. spoon blanks from lurepartsonline.com. make my own w/ prisim tape. work good for musky. should be good for lakers up there too!

30 days and a wake up!

jkw · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 08:23 PM »

Quote from: jacksmelt71 on Feb 28, 2016, 11:54 AM

got some 6 1/2in. spoon blanks from lurepartsonline.com. make my own w/ prisim tape. work good for musky. should be good for lakers up there too! 30 days and a wake up!

Don't catch many lakers here with spoons it seems.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 29, 2016, 09:01 PM »

If the lakers are hungry it really doesn't matter what you use they would hit a pop can if you used it. Now when they aren't actively feeding that's when lure selection and presentation make or break the day. I like to run a dead stick to pick up those shy inactive biters because they don't always want to chase your jig. Last year the dead stick saved my butt 9 times out of 10, whereas this year most of my fish have come on the jig. Don't ask me why that's just been my observation. I have noticed that soft plastics do encourage multiple strikes when a spoon doesn't always get a repeat strike. That might be why spoons are starting to move to the wayside, plus the swimming action of some soft plastics are just so darn sexy.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 02:25 AM »

i agree. usually i tip the spoon w/ sucker bebly or smelt head. they inhale it that way. could tip w/ a white curly tail grub or smaller tube if artificals only. gives it a little more action.

winnisquam guy · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 08, 2016, 06:12 PM »

hello, doesn't anyone use bucktail jigs anymore??

iced · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 15, 2016, 08:47 PM »

I use those and Air Planes sometimes but they don't seem to produce as large a fish Tubs and Spoons. I also don't like that Air Planes come with all the extra hooks that I have to cut off.

bronvike21 · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 06, 2016, 11:14 PM »

Quote from: Drifter_016 on Dec 14, 2015, 07:20 PM

I still have a couple of those too.
Top row, fourth from the left.

Hey Drifter, what are the lures top left, three bays? Where can I get some?

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 07, 2016, 11:05 AM »

Quote from: bronvike21 on Nov 06, 2016, 11:14 PM

Hey Drifter, what are the lures top left, three bays? Where can I get some?

Got mine @ BPS.

Not sure if they're still available though.

stripernut · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 07, 2016, 11:19 AM »

Don't overlook Salmo Chubby Darter... They also make some big ones!

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Author Topic: Laker Lures (Read 5220 times)